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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.21, 1,289.48 and 734.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.21, 1,289.48 and 734.55 is: 1,014.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.21 : 1,289.48 = 734.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.21/1,289.48 = 734.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.21x = 1,289.48 × 734.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.21x = 947,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,183.86/933.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.97

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